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Let's go hiking

Submitted by Emily on May 15, 2012 - 11:21am
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Peterson Field Guide to Birds

Spring is the time of year when people start to hit those trails again, and the holds lists for hiking guides just sky rocket. But don't just stop at the trail guide learn more about your hike with some of these excellent materials.

Add some depth to your trek by bringing along a field guide or two:

Moths Attack!

Submitted by Emily on April 25, 2012 - 9:30am
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The Silence of the Lambs

With such a mild winter the Miller Moths have arrived with a vengeance, and just before them those little tiny moths (Clothes Moths) arrived en masse to my house. You know, the ones that will eat all your favorite sweaters and you won't know until the fall...

So with moths on the mind I thought I would throw together a little list of all things moth-y!

Mothman Prophecies This movie is a strange and lurid account of the strange occurrences that took place in the 1960s in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. With appearances lasting for only a year, the mothman has had a place in the canon of American urban legends ever since.

Twisted Comics

Submitted by Emily on April 16, 2012 - 9:33am
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Black Hole

I love a good illustration, as they say a picture is worth a thousand words, though in some instances there truly are no words...

These comics are NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN, please bear that in mind, I am talking about R. Crumb inspired twisted insanity. Like:

Grimmer Tales by Eric Bergstrom - These are very funny riffs on nursery rhymes, things do not go as planned!

Weathercraft by Jim Woodring- This book just gave me the creeps, I was amazed, confused, grossed out and yet completely riveted.

Trudi Canavan, Fantasy from down under

Submitted by Emily on December 9, 2011 - 5:40pm
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Trudi Canavan

There is a lot of great fantasy being written in the land of Oz these days.

For some reason Australian authors have been popping up all over my radar lately. From one of my favorite illustrated series Monster Blood Tattoo, to the Black Magician Trilogy, Australian authors seem to have their thumbs on my fantasy pulse.

Me and Emiliana Torrini

Submitted by Emily on November 25, 2011 - 4:12pm
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me and armini cover

If you were knocked out by the Sucker Punch soundtrack like I was you might want to further explore the work of Emiliana Torrini.

Born in Iceland of Icelandic and Italian parents Torrini has been a collaborator in the dance music scene for some years now. Working with the likes of Kylie Minogue and Paul Oakenfold, she lends her stylish sense and her fairy tale vocals to their works. Her own albums are a departure from the dance music scene and are reminiscent of a funky Tori Amos, or perhaps Regina Spektor.

From her sweet, sad and tender "Today has been OK" to the upbeat "Jungle Drum" her songs run the gamut.

Andy Goldsworthy rocks my socks!

Submitted by Emily on November 8, 2011 - 4:25pm
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collage of andy goldsworthy work

Every once in a while I happen upon something that just blows my brain right out of my head, my first encounter with the art of Andy Goldsworthy was just such a moment.

Andy Goldsworthy is a British environmental artist. He uses nature as his canvas, his tools, his inspiration and his medium. Watching a Goldsworthy creation happen can be awe inspiring or cringe worthy depending on how nature is feeling about Andy that day. His books show the final beauty but you have to watch the DVD, Rivers and Tides Working With Time, to understand the real dedication that this man has for his craft.

Movies you didn't know were based on books!

Submitted by Emily on September 30, 2011 - 10:22am
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Adaptation

Fresh City Life at Central is presenting The Bad Seed as a part of their film series this month and it made me think about other movies that I did not realize were based on books. Here are some others that I hadn't realized were inspired by novels:

 

Classic Country Rock

Submitted by Emily on August 12, 2011 - 1:37pm
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Essential Willie Nelson

This summer I was lucky enough to have caught not only Willie Nelson rockin' out at Red Rocks but Kris Kristofferson with Merle Haggard bringing down the house at the Denver Center for the Performing arts.

Since then I have been listening to a deeper variety of each of their music. My favorite Willie album remains "Red Headed Stranger" and I do prefer to listen to Kris's songs that are done by someone else (hey, he never claimed to be a good singer but, man, can that guy write a song!).

Romance of the Paranormal Variety

Submitted by Emily on July 29, 2011 - 12:49pm
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Tempest Rising by Nicole Peeler

We have all been inundated by vampires as love objects but how about a few of their other supernatural brothers? There is more to paranormal romance than just bloodsuckers. There are Djinn, Werewolves and Barghests oh my! Not to mention some others that are just "other."

While not your average bodice rippers, here are some great reads to get you ready for RomCon next week!

Tempest Rising by Nicole Peeler is the first in a wonderful series that introduces Jane True, a selkie who never knew. Now she finds herself in a whole new world, and while her first love interest is a vampire, there is someone else lingering at the edges that just might be the one!

Come with us on a journey through time and space!

Submitted by Emily on July 25, 2011 - 10:45am
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mighty boosh season one

Once upon a time I discovered a wonderful little show called The Mighty Boosh, and now I just can't get enough.

I had been enjoying the Flight of the Conchords when a patron suggested that I try The Mighty Boosh and boy were they right.

This wacky show is about Vince Noir, the King of the Mods and, well,... and Howard Moon. These two will rock your socks with their strange musical montages which pepper every episode.

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